Nov 06, Kathmandu - President Ram Chandra Poudel returned home today after participating in the 'Second World Summit for Social Development' that began in the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday.

He was welcomed at the Tribhuvan International Airport by Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Sushila Karki, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, Qatar's Ambassador to Nepal, Foreign Secretary and the chief of the security agencies.

On that occasion, the Nepali Army offered a salute in honour of President Poudel.

President Poudel, leading a Nepali delegation including First Lady Sabita Poudel, left for Doha on Monday to participate in the 'Second World Summit for Social Development' at the invitation of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

He addressed the main session of the 'Second World Summit for Social Development' held in Doha on Tuesday as per the decision of the United Nations General Assembly. He also addressed the High-Level Roundtable Conference on Strengthening the Three Pillars of Social Development: Poverty Eradication, Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work for All, and Social Inclusion organized under the conference. President Poudel had a courtesy call on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday itself. Poudel also visited the Qatar National Museum on Wednesday.

Earlier, the Second World Summit for Social Development was held in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1995. The conference discussed issues such as the inequality of development faced by the world today, the imbalance in population, and the impact of technology on society.

Nepal has always been an active and committed member for peace and stability since becoming a member of the United Nations. Nepal is currently the chair of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. President Poudel, along with First Lady Sabita Poudel, left for Doha on Monday to participate in the conference.